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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Tilly and The Buttons - Mathilde Blouse

After seeing some really gorgeous versions of this top - most recently from Maude I decided I needed this top! Plus I have been wanting to make a heap of tops for Me Made May since this is the garment most lacking in my self-made closet!

What can I say about this pattern, it's beautiful and I love it! It's the perfect fit for me which is sometimes a bit difficult as I have wide shoulders. There was no pulling at the shoulders or sleeves, it was fitted yet still roomy and most of all its a cute/pretty design. I highly recommend this pattern!! I loved it so much I did what I typically do when I love a pattern.... I made it 3 times :)

I do apologise as these photos are not the best. It was only just light enough outside to take the photos but I probably should have timed it a few hours earlier!

White snap buttons on the back!

The top front yoke and the sleeve bindings are a slightly different material!

Fabric covered buttons on the back.

I used snaps for the back of this top! I love snaps they are so easy!

Tilly has also done an incredible job of explaining this pattern step-by-step. Her instructions are so easy and you end up making a really beautiful, well finished top in a matter of a few hours! Make sure you check out the Makers Gallery for more inspiration!

HENS PARTY DRESS!

Now this weekend I am trying to pin a dress to make for my Hens party in only 3 weeks!!! I started making the Gerties Bombshell dress (as shown below) but then realised its starting to get a bit cold in Brissy and I might have to reconsider. However, this dress will be amazing for summer and possibly my honeymoon in Hawaii so I will definitely finish it!

Thanks Kirsty!! I think I might get through these next few dresses and go back to it. Its so hard decided which dresses to wear to my hens and also for my engagement photo shoot in 2 weeks! Lots to make!!

Erin, I was thinking about you the other day...[you had been quiet,ha] And then ,here you are with 3 beautiful blouses.. I love them all 3.. I tried to pick my favorite, and I couldn't? I love them all. Looks great on you.. Your wedding is getting close.. and your bombshell dress is looking very pretty.. Look forward to seeing your hen dress. have fun and happy sewing.

Hey Judy! I know!! I find it hard to take photos sometimes so the past few weeks I have still be making things but not putting anything on my blog. Thank you so much for your kind and gorgeous comments. Your always so lovely and supportive. I have my engagement photo shoot coming up in 2 weeks so I am trying really hard to pin down a dress to make with this beautiful red and black rose fabric. I don't want to wreck it though so its been hard deciding. Plus the Hens dress!! I also wanted to make the pugs little outfits because we are taking them to the photo shoot as well hehe!!

Thank you hehe its so much easier when you find a pattern you love you can pump them out in no time. Oh No I should have explained what the Hens party was hehe. Its pretty much an excuse for all of the Bridesmaids to embarrass and take out the bride for a night out! My bridesmaids have planned a lunch in the city and then drinks afterwards so nothing too naughty like most normally do (such as strippers and topless waiters lol!)

Love your Mathilde blouses, that ikat print fabric is gorgeous. I keep eyeing off this pattern I have seen so many great versions, might have to bite the bullet and try it!Nicole - www.sewknitcreate.com.au www.thesewknitcreateshop.blogspot.com

Thanks Lynne!! I have had that fabric in my stash for a few years so it was nice to finally make something with it :) I love snaps they are so easy! I tend to make a mess of buttonholes sometimes to any excuse to use them!

Thanks Rosi your so cute. I hope little bubby has been well and no doubt keeping you busy!! I had to check about this one cause I got my mum to do it for me. She get the snaps from http://www.snapsaustralia.com.au/ and just orders a heap. She seems to save a bit of money getting them in more bulk packs. Let me know if you need any more info and I can ask mum :)

You do tend to sew in multiples! I am totally the same way. And before sewing, I always had a hard time wanting to buy the same garment in various colors/prints. I wish your 1st and 3rd ones were in my closet.

Hehe I'm totally the same one outfit in every colour!! I tend to do the same with shoes cause I find it hard to find shoes I really like. So good when we can make the outfits ourselves we don't look so crazy hehe!!

Great blouses! And your Hens party dress looks so amazing! I wanted to do the bombshell dress for my hens as well but ended up going with something much more simple as I had noooo time! But you have 3 weeks so I bet it is coming along great! Are you using any of you fabulous sewing skills for the wedding? (Sorry if you have posted about that, I have a LOT of blog posts to catch up on). All the best for your Hens party! X

Hey Roxy! I think I might still try a few more patterns I'm wondering if its going to be a bit cold for the bornbshell. Still so much work to do with it too. I'm getting my dress made as I think that would just be too stressful for the moment haha. We are making the bridesmaids dresses!! So lots to do after the hens. We booked our honeymoon to Hawaii last night as well so lots of excitement!